- 1. What was the main purpose of medieval castles?
A) Trade
B) Entertainment
C) Defense
D) Religious worship
- 2. Which part of the castle was often the strongest and most protected?
A) Chapel
B) Kitchens
C) Keep
D) Stables
- 3. What is the name of the outer wall of a castle that protects the inner buildings?
A) Bailey
B) Parapet
C) Curtain wall
D) Motte
- 4. Which siege weapon was often used to attack medieval castles?
A) Trebuchet
B) Crossbow
C) Catapult
D) Ballista
- 5. Which medieval castle is famously associated with the legend of King Arthur?
A) Château de Chambord
B) Bodiam Castle
C) Tintagel Castle
D) Conwy Castle
- 6. Which king of England is famously associated with the construction of the White Tower in the Tower of London?
A) King Edward I
B) King Richard the Lionheart
C) William the Conqueror
D) King Henry II
- 7. What was the purpose of a moat around a castle?
A) Decoration
B) Defense and a barrier
C) Irrigation for crops
D) Transportation of goods
- 8. What term describes an enclosed area within the castle walls where livestock could be kept?
A) Bailey
B) Dungeon
C) Parapet
D) Chapel
- 9. Which material was commonly used for the construction of medieval castles?
A) Metal
B) Stone
C) Straw
D) Wood
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